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S147 RWJ

1998 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,826 mi
Last recorded79,826 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 RWJ
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 68,758 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 68,758 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,627 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 57,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 42,863 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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S147 RWJ is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 52,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S147 RWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S147 RWJ registered?

S147 RWJ is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S147 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 RWJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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